Top End Rebuild On Stihl MS260 Chainsaw With Force-Tec Cylinder Kit

Top End Rebuild On Stihl MS260 Chainsaw With Force-Tec Cylinder Kit
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[@donyboy73]

ALWAYS USE HIGH OCTANE FUEL WITH NO ETHANOL TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND COSTLY CARBURETOR REPAIRS ON YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT!

[@welshwizard822]

a lot are changing to Aspen fuel here in the uk, especially if the machine is not used regular. It's a very clean fuel and lasts years & easier starting and no smelly petrol fumes

[@larryreno8293]

I have had more power equipment damaged by ethanol blended fuel.... now I use strictly non-ethanol, high octane fuels.

[@tylertotten890]

Would u still recommend that kit

[@donyboy73]

@@tylertotten890 yes that kit lasted quite a few years, u can also use code "donyboy73discount" at checkout and you'll get 10% off

[@eamh2002]

And always clean engine before removing cylinder so no dirt enters the crankcase

[@kevinandkeely]

This is probably the best repair video I've ever seen on the internet. No BS, perfect camera angles, tips for tricky bits, part numbers....well done.

[@micanopykracker902]

Totally agree great video very informative

[@CG-11235spiral]

All his videos are like this. Glad I found him and subbed. Dang genius

[@TOPCOP2020]

You saved me $280 in parts and $1.55 a minute in labor at the local hardware store. Parts were $50 on eBay and this instructional video did the rest. Thank you sir!

[@njdiane6221]

We are trying to repair our Ms251 and are searching videos. Your videos are so well made. Camera is perfect you speak clearly and give all info anyone could need. Thanks for a job well done. We will be back for more how-to"s!

[@jmc5341]

Thats a lot of confidence in yourself to install the circlip without a rag or something covering the open case.

[@raa5833]

Was looking for a video I could use to learn how to do the repair. This is the perfectly, well explained, thorough video about the matter. I have applied 99% of the video on my Makita Dolmar engine DCS5121 chainsaw. After being quoted 1000$ in repairs from the Montreal Makita dealership, I found myself looking to repair mine by myself and absolutely not throw it in the garbage. This is a semi-professional chainsaw that I really liked and I wanted to keep it. I had lent the saw to a friend and it came back with a bad compression cylinder, bad carburetor etc. Haven’t started it yet as I wanted to also rebuild the carburetor (as stated by the repair center). Bought a total of about 250$ in parts to save the saw. Worth it in my opinion. Thank you a million Dony

[@geraldbasford6713]

As always a great video. You are easy to understand with your slow voice and great quality videos.I have a small engine repair shop here in the Napa Valley calif and admit your videos have helped me become a respectable small engine shop. I have always had a mechanical background but didn't know a lot about small engines 4 cycle and 2 cycle.I know you can always sharpen up by watching a pro like yourself.Thanks a lot for your help. I can actualy turn a buck now. I have built up a small stock of parts. I love Briggs motors and have good success with them. Not to hot for techumsah, kohler. but will take them on.I'm 73 and really love working on machines and don't have a problem making bucks doing it.I'm a retired welder.32 years welding in the bay area oil refinerys.Your choice of the Lincoln is a great choice. Don't you just love the winking welding hood.Be shure your lens is dark enough and you don't get arc flash from to light a shade. I always used a number 11 shade. and believe it I still have great eye sight.I don't think you can buy the American optics number 11 gold mirror lens today. Pricey but worth every penny.Thanks again Jerry B

[@SancteAlphonsus]

Thanks Dony! Me and my 7 year old son enjoyed watching you rebuild this thing! I'll l have to search your channel and see if you did a video on your parts washer. That saw was immaculate after you washed it! The people in your area are blessed to have a conscientious mechanic like you! You and yours are in our prayers!

[@donyboy73]

thanks, I don't have a review on the washer yet

[@hakutsuru1970]

Thanks for the very detailed instructional, Don. I just finished doing the rebuild on my 026 using your video as a guide. The hardest part was getting those circlips back into the piston head, especially when the piston is mounted, but it was doable. I also had a bit of trouble with getting the cylinder head mounted. Those 4 torx bolts got easily out of alignment as they were tightened, definitely needed to take time and tighten each a small amount. The 026 was very close to the 260, with only a few differences.

[@michaelchilders6056]

This was so helpful! So easy to understand because you’re a clear and concise instructor.Thank you again for another well done, top notch video!!👍

[@rpavlik1]

Gosh, I don't have a Stihl chainsaw much less one that needs this kind of rebuild, but that was a really well done video, super thorough and instructive. That saw looks practically new after the trip through the parts washer!

[@dozza7946]

Worked for me 👍🏻👏

[@louzecchin6802]

Gave away many chainsaws , because of your video I've got confidence to repair them . Thanks

[@armandoreyes9037]

Good video

[@boyscoutalchemist]

You just made my life a whole bunch easier, good work fella, and thank you.

[@trevorpollock3024]

Exceptional video.Everything explained to the finest detail. Someone that takes pride in their work.☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@markblaisdell7502]

Thank you donyboy for a great, instructive video! Your explanations were clear and your pacing was excellent. All the tricky bits were pointed out effectively. No extraneous BS. Good lighting, camera work and clear, concise English. Bravo. I'll be checking out your other vids. Thank you!

[@jeffholmes8316]

Great video. Local shop said I should replace vs have them do a rebuild. $55 kit worked great, 2 hours later runs like brand new. Thank you. Very easy to follow along, and replay 10x to get it right. Much appreciated for your instruction.

[@rypdal2943]

Excellent editing Don! Directly to the point and great video coverage explaining all involved to rebuilding a saw. A perfect video! Thanks!

[@uxinox58]

Many thanks for another classic video. There are so many videos out there showing how to do stuff, but your videos show how to do it right, using all the correct tools (with links and part numbers) and the steps in the right order. Excellent close ups where needed and everything explained very clearly and precisely. It's amazing how many guys use 10 words when one would do! So, great job donyboy73. I am sure you will be very successful, you certainly deserve to be!

[@danielesilvaggi]

Thank you Dony I just got an MS261 in and they had the cylinder head already unbolted and they couldn't get the head off so I think it is seized so thank you very much for this tutorial it always helps when you don't rebuild something like this for a long time.

[@darrelllarrabee4179]

My whole life,I have enjoyed watching people who excel at there trade!You young man are an exceptional individual!Great videos!Thank You for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

[@przemysawstefanowski2077]

I spent nearly a week in my garage with a laptop loooking yours videos. And finally I repired my stihl :) It was my first "repairing" ever. Thanks Don, great job! Greetings from Poland .

[@donyboy73]

Przemysław Stefanowski you're welcome

[@robertswift5320]

Great clip, used to repair with a meteor cylinder kit, saved me a fair bit of money - far better instructions than any other film i could find - thanks dude

[@Otto-ub4ll]

Ive watched a bunch of rebuild videos and this one is very well done. Good pace, thorough explanations, and great camera work. Ill be watching more of dontboy73's videos. Thanks

[@larryhorowitz4947]

always fantastic to watch, he explains everything to the smallest detail, snd shares tricks he has picked up along the way.

[@Snijkamp]

Thanks for the great tutorial! Just did my ms260 with a €35 ebay kit and it runs great!

[@mattyoung7017]

Thank you for this video. I did the rebuild and ran into a problem of my own making. After starting it the first time, the piston jammed in the jug. I had to take it all back down and look to see what I had done. I had trouble getting the jug off the piston. The piston pin had slid out of the piston and the rod. I thought that I had not seated the spring clip holder for the pin so I tried to locate the spring clip in the crank area, not there. I looked in my extra part box. I had forgotten to put the second clip on when I installed the piston. That's how I learn, the hard way. It didn't hurt anything, everything working great.

[@mr.thomas5186]

Beautiful job! Love the parts cleaner. You're a fantastic teacher.

[@nila-ex5rp]

I really enjoy this video.100% professional

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@sjcf89]

That's not a professional. Far from it. Professionals have the correct tools. Like the rings that hold the piston pin there's a tool for that.

[@deksper]

@@sjcf89 Obviously the cost of that tool is prohibitive.

[@sjcf89]

@@deksper £38 is not expensive

[@deksper]

@@sjcf89 NZ$77 is expensive for one tool, unless it is used in mechanical trade.

[@CptGooch]

Hey man I just want you to know 7 years later I'm having to do this on my MS 271. This video was a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

[@raymondcline5193]

Thanks to donyboy73 and his KZbin channel, I spent about 75 minutes this afternoon rebuilding the top end of my Stihl MS261 chainsaw. His tips and instruction were flawless and straight forward. Although he rebuilt a Stihl MS260, it wasn't too far off from mine. I had to do a few things differently and it took me a little longer than it took donyboy73. I finished the rebuild, mixed my fuel a bit on the rich side with 2 cycle oil as he suggested, took it outside and primed it to get fuel back into the engine, then pulled the cord a few times...and she started strong! AWESOME!!!! BTW, the saw repair shop wanted over $200 and I did it myself for $87 including specialized tools needed to repair my chainsaw.

[@CG-11235spiral]

Not an arborist or logger. Been a framer and general contractor for 25 yrs, but I’m addicted to this channel for some reason. Great job!

[@BarnGeek]

Thanks for the video! You helped make the rebuild of my 066 a success!

[@FishFind3000]

I like the way you plugged those force tek parts it wasn't like "my good friends over there gave me this to try out!" And then the rest of the video being a sales pitch. Keep up the good work!

[@johngood542]

Outstanding - one of the best how-to videos on KZbin.

[@6548ww]

I do like all your videos dony you cover everything all the details you leave no stone unturned and you make this look so easily to do

[@kylehiltner4185]

Thanks for this video. I just acquired an MS310 for free after the previous owner said it had stopped working. Pretty sure he ran it without oil in the gas as the piston is all scored up. Got the new parts ordered and am going to try a rebuild

[@markproulx1472]

I haven’t yet finished this video and, as the owner of an 026, I already love it!

[@orangeduramax4911]

Just watched my first video of you. Absolutely awesome. Very informative and well explained. Amazing video. I don't feel so intimidated by small engines anymore!

[@muffchinthe3rd515]

Your videos are outstanding in every way. They give me the confidence to have a go. I just done this job with no issues following this video. I can’t thank you enough

[@rbljackson]

this was a solid informative video. As I followed along, I thought for sure that you forgot to tighten the intake, but then about a minute or two later you came back to that...LOL. I do lawn care and landscaping and have to work on my equipment from time to time which is why I originally subscribed to your channel. I prefer stihl products, and have found them to be great tools. I have often wondered what a good break in procedure would be for a new trimmer or saw, because they don't go into much detail about that. Now I have that answer too. Thanks a bunch and keep these types of videos in the mix. They may be longer, but the details you provide, and descriptive way you take it step by step is VERY good and easy to follow and worth my time to watch. Look forward to them. Quick question for another video; I have a lawn tractor that wont start. I got it to backfire when I used starting fluid, but it wont turn over, so its at least getting spark. It has fresh fuel. Its been used a lot, so might that indicate it needs valve adjustment, or is there a more serious problem? Im assuming a carb problem would not cause the backfire issue. thanks again!

[@Treestouch]

Just want to say thank you, I’ll be rebuilding a stihl 019t soon and your expertise will be valued and appreciated 🏅

[@metheewatchakittikorn4796]

Superb instructions. Thanks so much Dony.

[@jamesosekowsky8303]

Absolutely the best video on probably anything I've seen! Stihl should hire him!!!

[@Menditman2014]

Good repair video,explained very well.I rebuilt a stihl ms250 a while back with pattern parts,upto now all is well.Thanks for the vid.

[@ngillam01]

Thanks for a very comprehensive rebuild video - well done.

[@TheTheEnixero]

Great vid Don, I know if I did this, it would take all day and maybe lose a couple of small parts, much frustration, but it is great to watch a pro at work. Your videos give me confidence to do jobs on my 3 small engines. Best wishes to your wife. From Spain...Glenn

[@juanzuccoli]

Excellent! All the details and the guide, absolutely perfect!

[@-that-guy-3590]

without a doubt the best video I ever saw about top end rebuild . thanks

[@andrewford80]

Great video! So comprehensive and easy to understand. Thank you

[@shaverlocal]

Nice job! I'm rebuilding an MS460 big bore saw. Ported and polished it and will be putting it back together tomorrow. You did a great job of breaking down all the necessary steps and am sure you helped a lot of folks understand what is involved..

[@MikePate1975]

How was your 460 rebuild? I pick up chainsaws for $10-$20 and repair them then resell. Mostly my work is carb adjustment, replace the carb (they are so cheap it's easier to replace than rebuild), new fuel lines and primer bulb, ignition module, maybe a clutch. But that's about it. No formal training or shop experience, just fixing my own things. Once it's broke what you gonna do, break it? No, so get the wrenches and tear into it..I have never ran into anything I couldn't fix. It may cost more than I wanted, but it's working right and well when I'm done. I have repaired and sold over 100 saws since hurricane Sally and not the first call because one didn't work right. And I always tell them to let me know if it acts up in the first 30 days. I stand behind everything I work on. I didn't have a saw after hurricane Sally and I swore that wouldn't happen again. So I bought a used one that needed work save got it going. When I saw how easy they are to work on I started doing it to help make ends meet since I'm on disability after coming out of a cervical fusion with a broken neck. Disability doesn't pay much. Less than 25% of my pre injury income. Anyway, I wound up with a Stihl MS260, a Stihl MS460 and a Husqvarna 141 from a couple deals where they had various saws disassembled and in boxes. I have the 260 and the Husky running like a dream. But the 460 has no compression and is going to be the saw I use on a Alaskan mill when I get I running. I also build trinket boxes and have designs to build my own boxes with hidden compartments, sliding panels, feet that twist or pull out and are drawers that hold the key and have other little things to do to get to the key hole that may not be located where you would think. I processed the wood from the cedar limbs that fell out of the tree behind my shop during Sally and have made several pair of grips for various guns that turned out awesome. The cedar has an almost purple tint and the grain has a shifting holographic effect like the old cards in the bubble gum packs. That got me wanting to be in control of finding and processing my own materials for my boxes. And with the storms we have there is always plenty you can pick up for free so the landowner doesn't have to pay someone. The reason I'm messaging is to ask you if you have any tips or ran into any issues rebuilding your 460. Since I'm going to be doing one I thought it might be a good idea to ask. And since it's going to be the motor behind such a necessary piece of equipment I want to be sure I didn't miss anything or screw it up. I'm going back with a Stihl Cylinder and piston. Do you have any advice?

[@redserpent]

Awesome video. Love the attention to detail and proper sequence. Great job. Thank you.

[@2clones]

I'm doing my third top end rebuild today and always watch your videos before pulling a cylinder off :) Today it's a big bore kit for the MS-361.

[@2clones]

Finished the big bore 'upgrade' on my 361 in about 90 minutes. 45 of that was trying to get the circ clips in the piston :(

[@FritzMadness]

Alberta Boi here, Thanks for showing the process, getting into the small engine world

[@donyboy73]

hi from Ontario

[@grifonks]

Nice and thanks for the video. I like to tighten the boot on the cylinder before I install the cylinder. Then I just tuck the top thru the hole into the carb box and gently pull the rest of it's flange thru. I also like to replace the impulse hose and the fuel line as insurance. Also I'd like to see a close up of the inside of a force tec jug...

[@apuuvah]

These kinds of DIY videos are the best stuff. Thanx!

[@josedejesus6185]

Great instructional video! You are so detailed and clear on your videos! Thank you very much!

[@carlosaguilar1460]

Thanks for the great videos, about to start rebuilding my ms 391, was working great.

[@lovestihlquality1369]

Had to create a KZbin channel to thank you for your great videos. Very professional. I appreciate your calling each part by the proper name and clear close up pictures. I have learned a lot.

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@johnclarke6647]

Don, you ought to do a piece on mixing and matching Chinese parts. Two years ago I rebuilt a Stihl 029 with a 49mm jug. It ran fine until it lost it crankcase to cylinder because I used the wrong sealant on these two parts. I never liked the 49mm jug because it was a beast to crank and it liked to break parts - flywheel, clutch, worm gear and oiler to name a few, so I decided to put in its original 46mm jug. Actually, I bought a new one two years ago but never put it on because it cam in with a broken impulse pipe. So, several weeks ago I got a new 46mm jug off of ebay. Since I had a brand new engine with a good crank, connecting rod and piston from the engine with the broken impulse pipe. I decided to just drop it into my new cylinder. It fit fine and I sealed it up and put it into the 029. The sealant did not last 15 minutes before it was blowing gas out of the crankcase. I thought it might be the sealant but it was not. I used Permatex PERMASHIELD. At the same time I assembled and resealed the old 49mm jug because an inspection revealed it was in excellent condition.. I used assembly bolts to tighten the pan to the cylinder(6mm x30mm) and tightened them down with just a nut driver and left it on my work bench in my shop. Several days later I took the bolts out and the pan was still sealed to the cylinder. What the problem was on the new 46mm cylinder was the pan would not seat all the way down on the cylinder. My new 46mm cylinder had come with new bearings but I had used the crank and bearings from the two year old 46mm engine. Last night I started to think about what was wrong with this particular crank and bearings. I felt the bearings on the two year old crank were larger than they should be. This morning I grabbed the original Stihl cylinder and crankcase and put the new bearings in the cylinder. The crankcase went down perfectly against the cylinder. Using the two year old crank there would e a gap of about .060 one side of the pan. I could use the engine bolts to pull down the pan against the cylinder but once you fired it up the seal would break and it would start leaking two cycle everywhere on the bottom side of the engine. After I disassembled the 029 this morning I started measuring the bearings the came with my new cylinder and they came out 1.575" with my dial micrometer. The ones on the two year old crank measured 1.578 or .003 larger than the new bearings. What the Chinese are doing is mixing and matching bearings as determined by the tolerance of the parts. If a particular part was machined larger than spec - they just throw a larger bearing in it. Get the idea?

[@obfuscated3090]

I like the wooden piston skirt protector. Excellent idea!

[@garageworksongsawesomeness7002]

Going to need to watch this video a few times. Replace carb on mine still wouldn't start easily or stay running long. Tested compression. Barely gets up to 30. I believe rings may have gone bad. Probably due since I've had it since 2010. guessing about 400 hours on it there abouts. Rebuild cheaper than new. Thank you for all you vids. They have be golden

[@zx8401ztv]

Just like a new one now :-)) When im inserting piston pin clips i allways wrap a large rag around the con rod to block the big end off, ive had a clip go into the big end and it didnt want to come out, lesson learned 32 years ago :-)

[@robertbowman3406]

You did a good job. I was glad to see that you cleaned up the saw before you took it apart. Again WELL DONE!

[@MussaKZN]

Excellent video Dony, it gave me some new techniques on chainsaw break downs. I'm doing the same rebuild in Melbourne Australia.The reason I got my 026 saw cheap is the previous owner couldn't start it then he got frustrated and gave up. When I tried starting the saw I got nothing as well, on striping the saw down the piston and rings where in excellent condition so I continued looking and found a small lateral crack on the fuel elbow running into the carburettor, I had a old carbi with the same elbow, I will install the new rings impulse line and fuel line just for the hell of it. Again great video mate,

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@oceanheadted]

Thanks for this, I had to take the carb off my saw to replace the seals. This video was a huge help.

[@paulwharton1850]

Outstanding - really clear - Many thanks !

[@sevenohnine]

Good "how-to"video. It's kinda reminded me of my childhood rebuilding top-ends on my 2-stroke Honda CR125 and Yamaha YZ125 back in the late 70's .... and I had to do a lot of top-ends. Nice workbench with all those tools but no torque wrench? Not sure I am comfortable tighten down the cylinder head without torquing the bolts evenly within specs. What I'd learned is the ring compression tool. It would make the job so much easier although I am not sure this gadget was available back then. Thanks for the tip!

[@rrve9998]

Thank's , explain very clear , good rebuilt Stihl .

[@jimp9091]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. I have a MS-280 and looking for How To Videos is a challenge.

[@josedejesus6185]

Very nice, detailed and instructional video! We all learn something new every day! Thanks Danny!!!!

[@johnclarke6647]

I put a nice Nikasil cylinder in my ms 260 Pro last week. It runs fine. The cylinder was not in real bad shape but I wanted a deco valve on my 260. It was a standard 260 when I got it, but I have updated it to Pro specs. It was made in 2006, so it is a pretty new ms 260. It got a new 16 inch Stihl bar and RS chain. I rebuilt the carb, because it was a fully adjustable Stihl carb. It also has an adjustable oil pump. I picked it up off of EBay. I have also picked up a ragged out 024 and I am going to put a 44.7mm cylinder on it, too, because I have it and want a deco on the 024, also. I haven’t decided if I am going to fully update the 024 to Pro specs or not. I will put a fully adjustable carb on it, but it will be an 024 Super with the new cylinder and piston.

[@bobbailey4954]

Good job I wish I had a mechanic near me that was as good as you are.

[@georgetaylor8535]

You are such a big help and i really appreciate you. Thank you so much!

[@brianleach18]

Great video! Excellent content and editing. Thanks for taking the time to do it. You saved me time, money and aggravation.

[@Beerpiglet]

Once again another fantastic mechanical repair job done cleanly and professionally. Im very impressed at how the saw looked after the parts washer. Great work Don :-)

[@2cyclemix]

Those c-clips are, to me, the hardest part of a top-end. They will make you cuss like a sailor.

[@edoreilly9576]

Insanely good video I am new to Chainsaw repairing and you have made it so much easier. Thank you

[@signalhillscooter]

Great video. Nice to know about the aftermarket parts for those saws. A great way to save a good machine from the scrap pile with out breaking the bank.

[@Langbaurgh]

Excellent video - enough detail but not too much! Thanks from the UK.

[@aleblanc3547]

Great job, Dony...you read my mind at the end: How to properly break in a new/rebuilt chainsaw.

[@darrenb794]

great video! Only suggestion for your next video, 2 small things. 1 cover the bottom end area immediately with towels before removing the clips. 1 clip into the bottom end and... ooops.... much more may need to come apart. On a motorcycle this is devastating, pretty much means a full disassembly. Grab clip with locking needle nose so it doesn't jump out at you. On reassembly after the clip is in, you did not move the clip to 180 degrees. Clip "opening" should never be near the notch. Use a screwdriver and rotate clip 180 degrees once installed :) Those are tips from my 100+ top ends for motorcycles. This was my first watching for a chainsaw. Much appreciated!

[@derpherpp]

Great video, you seems very calm and patient with your works.

[@rph247]

Trying to fix my MS291; will put your knowlegdge, tips and tricks to test. Outstanding video! Thank you!

[@bentonkb]

I have a new cylinder and piston kit on the way for my 021. Wish me luck. Thanks for the lesson.

[@jimtyrrell1]

This a fantastic video. You really did a great job explaining the process. I'm heading to my home shop, fully knowing what I need to do.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Dony you're the man love your work. Best wishes from Australia.

[@arthursoctomah9175]

i've only ran husqvarna...always wondered how the other half lived. good stuff..thanks for the info!

[@briansierzega]

Another well done vid...thanks so much! You've literally rescued my 'fleet' of small engines with your videos, and you're the first stop when I need guidance. Thanks a ton and hope you and wifey are well! Peace. BCS - Chicago

[@donyboy73]

thanks Brian

[@norcoauctions]

I hope you sent him some gratuity for his expert videos.

[@johnbalasa711]

So unique to watch you . Knowledge is power , a true Mechanic. As the saying goes, you can not beat a man in his own trade! I am a firm believer. I made a living with different sizes of brushes. I can see that you love what you are doing. Unfortunately less and less young people want their hands dirty. Pushing computer buttons, and making lots of money! It will not last for long.

[@johnrodriguez4783]

Thank you for the videos. You always take your time to explain everything.

[@anthonyreyes234]

Man!!! that is a lot of work, had no idea it took so much work, but what knowledge if I get it right, will try it.

[@DanK00707]

Great video! Thank you for making this!

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[@charlesmartinez5171]

Hi there donyboy73, I have an Ms 311 I want to rebuild but I'm having trouble finding an entire overhaul kit. Would you know where to find one and if so, would you be kind enough to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Have a great day.

[@clevetidwell]

Excellent video, you are a real professional. Appreciate you taking time to do these excellent videos.

[@lukep6017]

Excellent VIDEO. Thank for all the helpful information. Excellent job.

[@abuzayan1247]

You are a wonderful engine doctor "!!

[@lidsman2221]

Thanks for the video. I love the videos where you take stuff apart and replace things. I was wondering about how the parts washer works. Does it just use water or is there some kind of cleaning chemical in the water? Does the water just go down the normal drain? I would like to see a video of you using the parts washer some more. Thanks!

[@abennett3805]

Absolutely perfect professional informative video! Much appreciated

[@tedtompkins3982]

Great vid!! Everything was thoroughly explained and I like the link for the parts and the part numbers; very thorough!!

[@rockyethridge7272]

I don't own a chainsaw. But I really like watching you fix them. 👍 great video